NISIN and the Market for Commercial Bacteriocins

This report provides a background analysis of the market for nisin and other
commercially available antimicrobial food additives. The report concludes that there is a
potential role for a new U.S.-based entity to compete with a nisin product that is cost-competitive
or provides quality guarantees to satisfy U.S. buyers who have tight specifications for ingredient
sourcing and food safety and quality oversight.